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Wednesday16th Jan 2019
News Resident Evil 2 Video Highlights Some Impressive Details in the PS4 Remake
Zombies have never looked so good
If you've played the Resident Evil 2 demo, then you probably already know how much effort Capcom has put into the upcoming remake. From blasting off zombie limbs to watching the undead trip and fall over one another, it's set to be an immensely detailed game. And YouTube user Crowbcat's new video highlights some of...
Monday14th Jan 2019
News Yes, Resident Evil 2 Will Feature Tofu and Those Classic Unlockable Modes on PS4
Tofu or not tofu
Yep, you're seeing that lead image correctly: Resident Evil 2 will see the return of Tofu, and it's going to look even more ridiculous with these current-gen visuals. Fourth survivor and fan favourite Hunk will also be making a comeback. The two unlockable modes from the original Resi 2, which saw you play as the aforementioned...
News Less Than a Third of Players Have Reached the End of the Resident Evil 2 1-Shot Demo
Time's up
Have you played the 1-shot demo for Resident Evil 2 yet? Odds are that, if you have, you didn't beat it -- at least, that's according to Capcom. The publisher has made public a couple of interesting stats regarding the recent PS4 demo, which only provides 30 minutes in which to explore the Raccoon City Police Station. On the official...
Saturday12th Jan 2019
Hands On Resident Evil 2's Demo Is a Tantalising Preview of a Sure-Fire Hit
King Kennedy
We’ve played a bit of Claire Redfield’s campaign previously, but we weren’t going to turn down another 30 minutes of Resident Evil 2, were we? Capcom’s crafty 1-Shot demo gives you a full half-hour with its remade campaign, and while it’s nowhere near enough to offer any conclusions about the resurrected sequel, we really...
Friday11th Jan 2019
News Resident Evil 2's Limited Time 1-Shot Demo Is Live Now
In some countries anyway
Can we just take a moment how freakin’ cool Capcom’s demos for the Resident Evil franchise have been lately? First we had PlayStation VR teaser Kitchen, which no one knew was even connected to Biohazard until later. Then we had the evolving sampler for Resident Evil 7
Thursday10th Jan 2019
Guide Resident Evil 2 Demo - Tips and Tricks to Maximise Your Time
How to see everything the 30 minute sampler has to offer
Resident Evil 2’s demo can only be played for 30 minutes. Once your time has elapsed, it’s Game Over until launch day. While we do recommend just using your time to soak up the atmosphere and familiarise yourself with the controls and structure, you may be hoping to maximise your spell...
Guide Resident Evil 2 Demo - How to Solve the Lion Statue Puzzle
Find the first of three medallions
How do you solve the lion statue puzzle in the Resident Evil 2 demo? With just 30 minutes to play through Capcom’s RE2 sampler, you’re going to want to ensure you avoid any potential stumbling blocks. As such, we’re going to show you the solution to the lion statue puzzle, which will reward you with one of...
Tuesday8th Jan 2019
News Resident Evil 2 '1-Shot' Demo Lurches Onto PS4 This Week
One shot, one kill
And there's your confirmation. As speculated, the playable Resident Evil 2 demo will indeed launch this week on PlayStation 4. Officially dubbed the '1-Shot' demo, you'll be given 30 minutes to get through it. Once the time's up, the demo will end, and that's that. Already sounds intense, doesn't it? The demo hits the PlayStation...
Rumour Resident Evil 2 PS4 Demo Could Release This Week
We'll bite
A Resident Evil 2 demo is coming -- Capcom confirmed that some time ago -- but could it be releasing later this week? From where we're sitting, the evidence is starting to add up. Back in December of last year, a listing for the Resident Evil 2 'One-Shot' demo was spotted on the Xbox store, and it was tagged with a release date of the...
Monday7th Jan 2019
News Looks Like Resident Evil 2 Will Have Some Scarily Tough Trophies on PS4
The horror
The PS4 remake of Resident Evil 2 is just a few weeks away, and it's looking like a cracking remake of the classic PSone horror game. The trophy list emerged online recently, and while the original source has since disappeared, the full list is readily available for your perusal. Our main takeaway from the list is that the Platinum gong...
Thursday20th Dec 2018
News Resident Evil 2 'One-Shot' Demo Discovered on Xbox Store, Will Almost Certainly Come to PS4
Out mid-January
The release of the hotly anticipated Resident Evil 2 remake is right around the corner, with just a few weeks left to go before you can experience the revamped horror classic for yourself. If you really can't wait, though, it looks like you might get a chance to sample the game a little early. The folks over at TrueAchievements have...
Tuesday20th Nov 2018
News Resident Evil 2's Lookin' Finger Licker Good in PS4 Gameplay
Tongue tied
Are you really going to turn down the opportunity to see more Resident Evil 2 gameplay? Thought not. This brand new PlayStation Underground gameplay is taken from a similar cross-section of the upcoming remake that we’ve seen before, so you don’t need to worry too much about spoilers and stuff – unless you’re on a blackout, of...
Wednesday24th Oct 2018
News Steelbook Edition of Resident Evil 2 Remake Creeping to Europe
An alternative to the Deluxe Edition
While Europe folks are missing out on Resident Evil 2's Deluxe Edition, previously only announced for North America, fear not: Capcom has revealed an alternative for the Old World. Bundled with Claire's Elza DLC outfit, the Steelbook Edition features a decaying Raccoon City engulfed in flames as the inside...
Friday19th Oct 2018
News Claire Redfield's Military Costume Doesn't Look Particularly Practical
It's 'armless
As revealed earlier in the month, Claire Redfield can change into a military themed outfit in Resident Evil 2 – assuming that you order the Deluxe Edition of the game, or one of its many other premium permutations. And here’s our first look at the legendary heroine sporting her army attire. We must say, this doesn’t look...
Tuesday9th Oct 2018
News You're Going to Want Resident Evil 2's Deluxe Edition
Elza Walker returns
Just go ahead and call them Capgod: they deserve it the run they’re on. Capcom’s revealed the contents of Resident Evil 2’s Deluxe Edition in North America, and it looks damn well worth the $10 premium that the publisher’s charging. In addition to a reversible cover, which lets you pick between Leon S. Kennedy and Claire...
Monday8th Oct 2018
News Resident Evil 2's Lickers Look About As Terrifying As You'd Expect
Lickiii-tung
Licks can be seen as signs of affection – particularly from adorable little puppies. In the case of Resident Evil 2’s iconic Lickers, though – yeah, we’d recommend steering clear of their extending tongues. And the familiar foe is looking more gruesome than ever on the PlayStation 4, courtesy of this all-new footage captured by...
Friday5th Oct 2018
Hands On Resident Evil 2's Action Is Intense on the PS4
Busting Birkin
Resident Evil 2 feels like the best kind of déjà vu. You’ll undoubtedly recognise characters and locations in Capcom’s long-awaited PSone revival, but this PlayStation 4 remake is still very much its own game. We recently got to go hands on with Claire Redfield’s portion of the campaign, and while our demo was restricted to a...
Thursday20th Sep 2018
TGS 2018 Resident Evil 2's Looking Ridiculously Good in Story Trailer
What's Wong with you?
Hnngh! Resident Evil 2 has looked amazing since its surprise announcement at E3 2018, but this new story trailer designed to coincide with TGS 2018 may be its best yet. The clip showcases the branching plots of protagonists Claire Redfield and Leon S. Kennedy – and it gives us our very first glimpse of Ada Wong, who’s shed...
Wednesday22nd Aug 2018
Gamescom 2018 Claire Redfield Kicks Ass in Resident Evil 2 Gameplay
Bloody Birkin
Hot on the heels of Capcom’s complete Claire Redfield blowout this week, new footage has emerged at Gamescom 2018 showing off her portion of Resident Evil 2’s campaign. In this first Dengeki Online video, the heroine comes face-to-face with Sherry Birkin and her father – although fans of the original will know that the latter...
Tuesday21st Aug 2018
Gamescom 2018 Have Some New Details on Claire Redfield in Resident Evil 2
New screenshots too
As we know, Capcom's remake of Resident Evil 2 brings back the dual campaign of Leon and Claire, and the publisher has released some new details on the latter character, as well as a handful of screenshots. "Claire Redfield has been on a mission to find her missing brother Chris – a mission that brings her to Raccoon City...
Friday10th Aug 2018
News Resident Evil 2's Japanese Collector's Edition Is a Masterstroke
The key to success
We can probably all agree that collector’s edition are, by and large, crap – but this Resident Evil 2 package exclusive to Japan is an exception. The outrageously expensive ¥99,800 (~$900) Z Version bundles a Bluetooth keyboard inspired by the typewriters from the main game. You’ll also get four Ink Ribbons, which double as...
Saturday21st Jul 2018
News Resident Evil 2's Cover Channels Classic Key Art
Collector's Edition also announced
Resident Evil 2, the anticipated survival horror remake announced just weeks ago at E3 2018, hosted a prominent panel at San Diego Comic Con earlier today, where Capcom revealed the box art for the title. The image, which shows protagonists Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield standing back-to-back, is clearly...
Wednesday13th Jun 2018
E3 2018 First Resident Evil 2 Gameplay Is Ace As You'd Expect
Wanna be a Kennedy
It’s hard to believe that Resident Evil 2 is not only real but is releasing so soon, but here’s a look at some gameplay footage just to prove that Capcom hasn’t been pulling our infected legs. As announced earlier in the week, the action takes place from an over-the-shoulder perspective, so with Leon S. Kennedy in the lead...
Tuesday12th Jun 2018
E3 2018 Resident Evil 2 Will Retain PSone Classic's Double-Pronged Story
Leon and Claire lead the way
Those of you who played the original Resident Evil 2 all the way back in 1998 will remember that there were two unique storylines for you to tackle from the perspective of two legendary characters: Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield. The pair will return in next year’s PlayStation 4 remake, and as in the original,...
E3 2018 Resident Evil 2 Returns to Raccoon City on 25th January
Are you Redfield?
Resident Evil 2 put in a shock appearance at Sony’s E3 2018 press conference – and even better is that it’ll release on 25th January. The game’s been built from the ground up for PlayStation 4, adopting a new camera perspective to offer a unique take on the 1998 classic. “Both Leon and Claire have their own separate...
Saturday13th Jan 2018
News Resident Evil 2 Remake News May Be Close as Capcom Alters Social Media Accounts
About time
The Resident Evil 2 Remake is probably one of the most anticipated games around right now, and if the series' latest social media updates are anything to go by, we may be about to get our first glimpse at it. Capcom has updated both the Facebook and Twitter pages for the Resident Evil franchise with a new logo that hearkens back to...
Wednesday27th Dec 2017
Game of the Year 2017 #6 - Resident Evil 7
The cure
Every time Capcom took a step forward, it made two steps backward over the past decade with its flagship horror franchise. Resident Evil 5 demonstrated a questionable turn toward action, but Resident Evil: Revelations steered back on course with its eerie, claustrophobic setting. The disastrous, confused sixth entry ruined this by capsizing...
Monday30th Oct 2017
PGW 2017 Resident Evil 7's Not a Hero DLC Gets Trailer and Release Date
A familiar face
Resident Evil 7’s upcoming DLC Not a Hero received an official trailer today at Paris Games Week. The DLC has a planned release on December the 12th this year -- and lucky for us, it’ll also be free to download as a bonus. The DLC will see beloved Resident Evil veteran Chris Redfield make a return to the...
Sunday22nd Oct 2017
News Resident Evil 7 Sneaks Past Its Sales Target Several Months Late
Better late than never
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, one of the better games of the year in this author’s humble opinion, has ghosted past its sales target – albeit several months late. Capcom had expected the title to sell four million units by 31st March, but according to the survival horror’s website, that accolade has only just been...
Thursday21st Sep 2017
TGS 2017 Resident Evil 7's Not a Hero Looks Like Brilliant Free DLC
Seeing S.T.A.R.S.
Chris Redfield’s back – and so are his burly biceps. Okay, so actually the legendary BSAA agent may not look quite as ripped in Resident Evil 7’s universe, but he’s still able to Shoryuken the Moulded like they’re not even there. In this first gameplay footage of the title’s Not a Hero add-on pack, we see the former...
